Honorees

Kristin Cosner

Having a child diagnosed with cancer was devastating news but through our families strength and positivity, we learned to overcome in a difficult time. We learned that pediatric cancer is devastatingly underfunded and started our foundation to assist in funding research projects. This journey also motivated me to return to school for a masters degree in nursing and become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I've been able to learn about oncology down to the specific cells and genomes, collaborate with oncologists, and help childhood cancer families all over the world. My hope is to work with children and families in the near future as a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner while continuing the good deeds of our foundation.

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